A NEW MILESTONE FOR PORT ADELAIDE: 1980 - 1989 Whilst the 80’s did not provide the same on-field success of the Golden 70’s era, the Club’s success should not only be measured by the winning of first grade premierships. Whilst it did not have the same remarkable successes of A1 premierships in the 80’s, it still continued as a very dominant force in South Australia Hockey. This decade saw the amalgamation with the Inlanders Women’s Hockey Club, and started what proved to be a highly successful partnership and ensured the Club’s long-term future. However, without doubt the highlight of the 80’s was the installation of a synthetic turf pitch at the Club ground.

1980 1980 was the first year since 1972 the Club did not win a premiership. It did however, win the Pakistan Cup and shared the Summer Hockey Association Super League premiership with Woodville, and in so doing, retained the Peter Gardner Memorial Trophy, together with the $300 prize money for the Club. Brian Jordan was the Senior Coach, a position he retained for the next three years. However, the A1 team created a Club (if not an Association) record with a 22-0 win over Salisbury – a game played on 23 August 1980 at home. Goal scorers in this game were Mark McKenzie 10 (a Club A1 record), David McGrath 4, Brian Jordan 3, Barry Cibich 2, John McGrath 2 and Bob Harvey 1. The Club fielded two teams in the 1979-80 Indoor Hockey competition. The A Grade team were declared runner-up after finishing second, following SAHA’s inability to organise the playing of the Grand Final. The Club grounds continued to be the best in the State. All A1 Grade finals, the Pakistan Cup Final and all matches in the top two grades of summer hockey were played at Port Adelaide. Controversy surrounded the playing of the A1 finals at Port Adelaide on the Sunday in relation to an old Port Adelaide Council by-law that made it illegal to make admission charges on Sundays. People associated with the Graduates Hockey Club drew this to the attention of the Port Adelaide Council, and as a result of this action SAHA and hockey generally were the losers in not being able to charge admission to the ground for the Men’s and Women’s A1 finals. This by-law was subsequently repealed. This year saw the inauguration of a Revelry Committee whose one aim was to organise one night of revelry at the Club at the end of the season. So successful was their organisation, that apart from a tremendously successful revelry night, the committee also donated a new Honour Board, two flagpoles, and a new Club flag. Once again, a small group of women were applauded for their efforts in organising and controlling the canteen. Marj Germein, Joy McGrath, Kathy Simms and Phil Tapping continued their significant contributions to the Club in this role. The efforts of the Ladies Committee continued to generate considerable financial gain.

Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1980

A1 Grade: Trevor Cibich Most West End Medal Votes: Trevor Cibich A1 Reserve Grade: Brian Heyer B1 Grade: Geoffrey Day B2 Grade: Jeff Wait

C2 Grade Derek Hutchins D2 Grade: Jeff Thompson Best Club Member: Brian Heyer Best Team: B2 Grade Team Results 1980

A1 2nd

A1 Reserve 4th B1 6th

B2 2nd C2 4th

D2 5th Under 16A 5th

Under 14A 9th Under 14B 8th

Australian/State Representatives:

Australia: Dennis Meredith (Umpire – 1980 Olympics, Moscow [subsequent boycott by AHA], European Tour in lieu of Olympics, and Australia v Germany Series, Adelaide and Canberra)

Seniors: Trevor Cibich and Dennis Meredith (Umpire) Under 21: Andrew Partington and Jack McGrath (Manager) Under 16: David Curtin, Iain Flockhart, Peter Royle, Bruce Baulderstone (Coach)

and Reg Thomson (Manager) Indoor: Brian Jordan (Captain-Coach), Mark McKenzie, Tom Meredith and Jeff

Stevens.

1981 1981 was a very successful year for the Club on the field. All five senior teams competed in the Grand Finals, but only the A1 and B1 teams won premierships. The Club was again A1 premiers of the Summer Hockey Association, retaining the Peter Gardner Memorial Trophy. The Club fielded two teams in the Indoor Hockey competition. The Grange Hockey Club passed on its appreciation to the Club for the assistance it and some of its members gave to Grange during the hosting of the Australian Senior Championships. To quote from the letter received – ‘The Port Adelaide Hockey Club can feel proud of its members and the Grange Hockey Club hopes that this type of working relationship between the two Clubs can continue, as it feels it can in the end, only benefit the Clubs and Hockey in general in this State’. The Club won the Japan Trophy for this season, awarded by SAHA to the top Club in the Association based on results in all grades, number of State representatives, player umpires, etc. Excerpts from The Magpie

WHAT IS IT? The umpire blows his whistle. All players look anxiously until there is a confrontation between umpire and player. The umpire reaches for his pocket! Will it be a packet of Life-Savers, an invitation to his home for tea, a dirty picture – No, none of these. As you may have guessed it is a ‘Yellow Card’.

Over the past month some of the Club’s players have received this dubious honour:

Steve (The Stomach) Carpenter Robbie (Iron Gloves) McMahon Bill (Wombat) Drewett Peter (Snick) Germein Dennis (God) Meredith Brian (BJ) Jordan Dave (Wishy) Wishart

Comments on some of these suspensions:

On PG’s (Peter Germein) suspension, Natalie Meredith strolled past the goals and casually said ‘Hi Uncle Peter, aren’t you playing today?’

The Wombat has had a rest on two consecutive weeks. Apparently he got used to having a short rest when games were abandoned due to bad weather and thought he would do the same thing when games resumed.

‘God’, who is usually on the opposite end giving out cards, also incurred an umpire’s displeasure. He decided to explain to the player/umpire that his interpretation of the experimental rules left a lot to be desired. The umpire did not take too kindly to Dennis’s suggestions and thought it would be better if he had a short rest. 30 minutes later Dennis was back on the giving end, sending off a Grange player in the next match.

Another Rumour: Jeff Stevens is flying to Canberra to have lunch with Tom Meredith on the Friday before the Grand Final. It was traditional that Tom and Jeff had this arrangement before a Grand Final. Superstition is one thing – but flying to Canberra seems to be taking it to the extreme! Hope you had a pleasant lunch Jeff.

THEY SAID IT, THEY DID IT!!

Who was the Club member who thought she was an Opera Singer at about 11 o’clock on Grand Final night. She stood on top of the grandstand but unfortunately the words did not come out – something else did, however. (Kathy S.)

A member of the A1 team had planned two days leave after the Grand Final. On Monday he was going to take his wife shopping, buy her lunch and then go to the movies. Henny had to be satisfied with the movie only – the midday movie on Channel 9.

Speaking of driving home, mystery surrounds how B1 Premiership captain Warren Cosh got home on Grand Final night. He phoned PG on Monday night to thank him. PG knew nothing about it. Apparently Alan McGrath took him home, but Alan wasn’t told this until some days later.

Perc Harvey was seen in yet another capacity during the B1 Grand Final match. He was running up and down the sideline with a bowl of hot water. Our ever reliable Treasurer, Peter Germein, was having trouble holding his stick, so Perc had to warm up his hands.

Talking of Peter Germein, he continued his amazing run in playing in Grand Finals. He has yet to play in a losing Grand Final. Eight A1 Premierships and now a B1 Premiership.

Brian Heyer had to drive Peter Simms home from the Glanville Hotel after the Club had closed on the Saturday of the Grand Final weekend. On arriving at his home Peter was awoken by his escorts and said while still in the passenger seat “What have they done to my lounge room!’

Speaking of replaying the game – after replaying the game during his sleep the Club President, Trevor Cibich, awoke early Monday morning following the Grand Final to find himself alone in bed. Apparently his tackles must have been rather vigorous and Sharon decided to interchange with one of Tobi’s ‘Barbie Dolls’.

The Club was again successful in winning the Japan Trophy this year. The Club grounds continued to be used for the A1 Grade finals. The Port Adelaide Council carried out substantial top-dressing work at the end of the season. The relationship with the Council continued to remain excellent.

Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1981

A1 Grade: Trevor Cibich Most West End Medal Votes: Trevor Cibich A1 Reserve Grade: Geoff Allen B1 Grade: Gary Victory C1 Grade: Steven Magnusson D1 Grade David Wishart Under 16 Grade: Peter Royle Under 14A Grade: Kevin Searles Under 14B Grade: Donald Wood Best Club Member: Marj Germein Best Team: A1 Grade and D1 Grade Team Results 1981

A1 Premiers A1 Reserve 2nd B1 Premiers C1 2nd D1 2nd

Veterans Premiers Under 16A 5th Under 14A 3rd

Under 14B 5th

1981 PREMIERS – MEN’S A1

Back (L-R): Kevin Harvey (Manager), Gary King, John McGrath, David McGrath, Bill Drewett, Paul Stockley, Mark Forth, Bob Harvey, Les Wescombe (Trainer)

Front (L-R): David Harvey, Brian Jordan (Captain-Coach), Jeff Stevens, Trevor Cibich, Barry Cibich

1981 PREMIERS – MEN’S B1 GRADE

Back (L-R): Andrew Flockhart, Jeff Wait, Harrold (Rocky) Martin, Jim Flockhart, Gary Victory, Russell Wescombe, Peter Royle

Front (L-R): Peter Germein, Paul Littledyke, Geoff Day, Warren Cosh (Captain), Dennis Meredith (Coach) Absent: Dennis Carlsson, Phillip Allen

1981 PREMIERS – MEN’S VETERANS GRADE

Back (L-R): Jack McGrath (Manager), Ken Doudle, David Newble, Joe Buley, Peter King Front (L-R): Peter Germein, John McManus (Vice-Captain), Dennis Meredith (Captain), Dean Threadgold,

Lloyd Mathews Absent: John Blacketer, Tom McManus, Dennis Carlsson

Australian/State Representatives:

Australia: Dennis Meredith (Umpire – Champions Trophy, Karachi) Seniors: Barry Cibich, Trevor Cibich, Brian Jordan and Dennis Meredith

(Umpire) Under 21: Andrew Partington, David Harvey and Jack McGrath (Manager) Under 16: Bruce Baulderstone (Coach) and Reg Thomson (Manager)

1982 1982 saw an increase in team numbers to 9 teams. The A1 Reserve and D1 teams won premierships. The A1 team lost only one match for the season, unfortunately the Grand Final. A veteran’s team was formed for the first time and it was successful in winning the knockout Cup competition. During August the Australian Secondary Schools Under 16 Hockey Championship was conducted at the Club ground. Five States were represented at this Championship. Peter Germein was elected a Life Member. Apart from Peter’s great contribution as a player, his skills as the Treasurer for many years ensured the Club’s success from a financial point of view during this period.

Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1982:

A1 Grade: Trevor Cibich Most West End Medal Votes: Don Prior A1 Reserve Grade: Brett Arriola B1 Grade: Phillip Allen B2 Grade: Andrew Flockhart D1 Grade Greg Cutt Veteran’s Grade: Dennis Meredith Best Club Member: Kathy Simms and Marj Germein Best Team: D1 Grade Team Results 1982:

A1 2nd

A1 Reserve Premiers B1 6th

B2 6th D1 Premiers Veterans 3rd U17A 6th

U14A 6th U13A 3rd

Australian/State Representatives:

Australia: Dennis Meredith (Umpire – World Cup, Bombay, Esanda World Tournament, Melbourne)

Seniors: Barry Cibich, Trevor Cibich, Brian Jordan and Dennis Meredith (Umpire)

Under 21: David Harvey and Andrew Partington Under 17: Simon Layne and Mark Yeomans

1982 PREMIERS – MEN’S A1 RESERVE GRADE

Back (L-R): Kevin Harvey (Manager), Doug Nairn, Geoff Allen, Trevor Stockley (Vice-Captain), Mark

Yeomans, Pauline Harvey (Assistant Manager) Front (L-R): Peter Royle, Iain Flockhart, Robin McMahon, Steve Carpenter (Captain), Denis Holmes Absent: Rick Stockley, Brett Arriola, John Petruzzelli

1982 PREMIERS – MEN’S D1 GRADE

David Gardner (Captain), Chris Barratt, Greg Borg, Darryl Cload, Greg Cutt, Neil Hussey, Andrew Johanson, Jonathan Johanson, Greg McKenzie, Brad Magnusson, Chris Main, Chris Mogg and Vincent Moore.

1983 In 1983 the Club fielded six senior and three junior teams, and all but the Under 13 team played in their respective finals. Premierships were won by the A1 and Under 17 teams. The A1 team also won the Pakistan Cup. Trevor Cibich again won the West End Medal for the Best and Fairest Player in the A1 Grade. This win began a series of four successive years that he was voted the best and fairest player in South Australia. Dennis Meredith was a recipient of the Australian Hockey Association Award of Merit in recognition of his outstanding service to hockey in Australia. The Club maintained its high standard with its grounds, and Port Adelaide was again the venue for the A1 and A1 Reserve Grand Finals for both men and women. Debenture holders reinvested their money with the Club this year and this enabled the Club to raise over $6,000. These funds were used to help finance the new cold-room and upgrade the change rooms. Don Germein was appointed as the Director of the State Hockey Committee. He continued in that role until the end of the 1990 season.

Team Results 1983:

A1 Premiers A1 Reserve 2nd B1 3rd

B2 3rd C2 4th

D1 5th Under 16A 5th

Under 14A 9th Under 14B 8th

1983 MEN’S A1 GRADE PREMIERSHIP

Men’s A1 Grade Final Played at Port Adelaide Hockey club Port Adelaide d. Woodville (Penalty Strokes)

Action shots of game/Crowd and Presentation of Cup to Brian Jordan (Captain-Coach)

1983 PREMIERS – MEN’S A1 GRADE

Brian Jordan (Captain-Coach), Trevor Cibich, Bill Drewett, Iain Flockhart, Mark Forth, David Harvey, David McGrath, John McGrath, Andrew Partington, Jeff Stevens, Trevor Stockley, Mark Yeomans

1983 PREMIERS – BOY’S U17 B GRADE

Back (L-R): David Curnow, Dale Johnson, Andrew Magnusson, Peter Cleggett, David Gossman, Peter Simms

Front (L-R): Wayne Gue, Steve Edgar (Captain), Vladimir Ward, Kevin Searles Absent: Connor Newble, David Foster, Phillip Duncanson

Australian/State Representatives:

Australia: Dennis Meredith (Umpire – Australia v India Series, Perth and Hong Kong Golden Jubilee Tournament)

Seniors: Brian Jordan and Dennis Meredith (Umpire) Under 21: Iain Flockhart, Andrew Partington, John Petruzzelli, Mark Yeomans

and Don Prior (Umpire) Under 16: John McGrath (Umpire)

1984 1984 was the Jubilee (50th) Year of the Club. It saw a junior women’s team being entered for the first time since 1970 under the guidance of Sue Adair and Marilyn Young. The team finished in 4th position. The Club continued to win premierships, but the men’s A1 team failed to finish in the four for the first time in 20 years – a great disappointment in the Club’s 50th year. The A1 Reserves, B1 and C2 teams won premierships. The Club staged the Australian Under 21 Championship for the second time (previously 1976). Both fields were prepared to and maintained at championship standard throughout and the South Australian Hockey Association was grateful for the effort put in by Trevor Stockley and his team of groundsmen. A special mention for the workers in the canteen, Kathy Simms and Marg Harris did an excellent job in coordinating and supervising the girls who prepared an excellent range of food for the players and spectators. Several interstate visitors commented that the quality and range of food available was the best they had seen at a championship for a long time.

It would be an oversight not to congratulate Perc Harvey and John Dale who ran the Echo Tent each day. The hours were long, the pay non-existent and the conditions pretty miserable on some days, but they still managed to go home with a big grin on their faces most nights! Overall, it was a well-run championship due to the efforts of members of the Port Adelaide District Hockey Club. The Mayor of Port Adelaide hosted a Civic Reception for participants of the Championship, an honour generally reserved for the higher profile sports. The ever-increasing demand on the Club grounds was most evident during this season. Apart from the U21 Championships, the grounds were used every Saturday and Sunday throughout the season, which included four weekends of Finals series matches. The continued effort to keep the grounds in excellent condition was the result of many hours of hard work by a small number of dedicated people. A Past v Present Players hockey match was played during September and resulted in a 4-3 win to the Past Players team. Trevor Cibich won the West End Trophy for the Best and Fairest Player in South Australia. He also took over as Club Senior Coach, a position he held up to and including 1984. Past player Don Prior was awarded his International Umpiring Badge. Ken Doudle was honoured with a State Award.

Don Prior – International Umpire

Club President, Peter Germein in his Annual Report referred to the future. The report stated:

‘What does the future hold for the PADHC? It is inevitable that the SAHA headquarters complex will eventually become a fact of life. What long-term effects will this have on our Club? I believe that if and when the SAHA gets its headquarters, the traditional ‘Saturday afternoon’ hockey competition will change dramatically. I would like to think that the PADHC will be prepared for these changes when they arrive. Maybe the installation of our own artificial surface, with all the training and playing advantages that go with it, will be the aim of the Club in the future. I think this is one of the options that future committees will have to consider when they look at ways of keeping the Club a viable proposition in years to come.’

Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1984:

A1 Grade: Brian Jordan Most West End Medal Votes: Trevor Cibich (Winner) A1 Reserve Grade: Nick Frankcom B1 Grade: Brad Magnusson B2 Grade: Jeff Wait C2 Grade: Kym Williams

Under 17 Grade: Kevin Searles Under 15 Grade: Wayne Thompson Under 13 Grade: Chris Collett Under13 Girls: Charmaine Simms Best Club Member: John Dale Best Team: C2 Grade Team Results 1984:

A1 5th

A1 Reserve Premiers B1 Premiers B2 7th C2 Premiers U17B 3rd U15A 6th

U13A 3rd U13 Girls: 4th

1984 PREMIERS – MEN’S A1 RESERVE GRADE

Back (L-R): John McGrath, John Petruzzelli, Kevin Harvey (Manager), Trevor Stockley, Nick Frankcom (Vice-Captain), Brian Heyer

Front (L-R): Peter Gue, Peter Royle, Robin McMahon, Steve Carpenter (Captain), Rick Stockley Absent: Mark Yeomans

1984 PREMIERS – MEN’S B1 GRADE

Back (L-R): John Dale (Manager), Steve Magnusson, Chris Main, Trevor Butcher, Rick Holliday, Brad Magnusson, Kevin Searles

Front (L-R): Steve Edgar, Peter Germein, Blain Fitzgerald, Gary Victory, Warren Cosh Absent: Paul Littledyke (Captain), Russell Wescombe

1984 PREMIERS – MEN’S C2 GRADE

Back (L-R): David Wishart, Andrew Flockhart, Mark Moore, John Johansson

Front (L-R): David Gardner, Greg Borg (Captain), Colin Barrett, Brian Mortitz, Peter Hogg Absent: K Williams, Ken Doudle, R Duncanson

Australian/State Representatives 1984:

Australia: Dennis Meredith (Umpire – Pre-Olympic Tour Europe and USA, 75th Jubilee Tournament, Berlin, Olympic Games, Los Angeles, and Champions Trophy, Karachi)

Seniors: Dennis Meredith and Don Prior (Umpires) Under 21: John Petruzzelli, Iain Flockhart, Andrew Partington, Mark Yeomans

and John McGrath (Umpire) Under 15: Heath Selby

1985 In 1985 the number of men’s teams dropped to seven (5 senior and 2 junior), and an additional junior women’s team was formed. Premierships were won by the men’s B1, C1 and U17 teams.

Arthur Weir, one of hockey’s most notable identities, passed away at the Repatriation General Hospital on 20 April, in his 91st year. Arthur’s lifetime achievements were amazing. Enlisting in the A.I.F. (Signals Corp) in World War I at 19 years of age, he served in France and was awarded the Military Medal and Bar for bravery and was also mentioned in despatches. After being wounded and gassed, he was invalided home to Victoria. In 1920 he took up hockey to aid in his recuperation and played until 1928, representing Victoria in 1927. He was transferred to South Australia in 1928 and played for Forestville and Shell Clubs to 1933. From 1934 until 1954 he played for Magpies Hockey Club (later to become Largs Bay, then Port Adelaide). In all he played more than 500 games of hockey. In 1932 he was captain of the South Australian State team. Arthur’s career as a hockey administrator was equally as extensive. From 1925 to 1928 he served on the Victorian Hockey Association Executive, was President of the Magpies/Largs Bay/Port Adelaide Hockey Clubs from 1934 to 1952, was a member of the South Australian Hockey Association Executive from 1934 to 1939 and was President of SAHA from 1939 to 1941. He also served as a coach and selector for senior and junior State teams and was a Vice Patron of the South Australian Hockey Association from 1942 until his death. He was elected to Life Membership of Port Adelaide in 1936 and of the South Australian Hockey Association in 1946. In 1979 he received the AHA Award of Merit in recognition of his representation for Victoria and South Australia at Australian Hockey Association Annual General Meetings. In 1982 he became the first person to receive the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Diploma of Merit. For his service to the sport he received an Order of Australia Medal from the Federal Government in 1978. In 1961 Arthur founded Hockey News, a weekly newsletter which was made available to all members of the South Australian Hockey Association. He remained Editor of this publication until the end of the 1963 season. Arthur always maintained that hockey gave him back his health after World War I and his service to the sport was a repayment for that gift. He repaid the debt with compound interest.

Trevor Cibich again won the West End Medal for the Best and Fairest Player in South Australia. Financially, the club identified some problems. To offset a carry-over of expenses from this season, a fairly extensive cost-cutting budget was drawn up for the 1986 season. An increase in playing fees was proposed which would bring the fees charged in line with most other senior clubs in the SAHA. It is of interest the proposed fees for the next season were Seniors $90, Under 18 $40, Juniors $20 and Non Playing $15. These were in contrast to the previous year’s fees of Seniors $70, Under 18 $40, Juniors $15 and Non Playing $12. Another first for hockey and particularly the Port Adelaide Club was the appointment of Dennis Meredith and Don Prior to umpire the Australian Senior Championship final.

Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1985:

A1 Grade: Brian Jordan Most West End Medal Votes: Trevor Cibich (Winner) A1 Reserve Grade: Nick Frankcom B1 Grade: Brian Heyer B2 Grade: Simon Francis C1 Grade: Peter Hogg Under 17 Grade: Peter Simms Under 13 Grade: Chris Gaffney Under 15 Girls: Charmaine Simms Under 13 Girls: Karen Godfrey Best Club Member: Dennis Stockley Best Team: Under 17 Boys Team Results 1985:

A1 5th

A1 Reserve 2nd B1 Premiers B2 3rd C1 Premiers Under 17 Premiers Under 13 10th

Under 15 Girls 2nd Under 13 Girls: 3rd

Australian/State Representatives 1985:

Australia: Dennis Meredith (Umpire – Australia v England Series, Melbourne and Azlan Shah Tournament, Malaysia)

Seniors: Dennis Meredith and Don Prior (Umpires) Under 21: Chris Selby Under 17: Mark Robinson and Chris Selby

1986 1986 was the year of a significant decision that would dramatically change the way in which the Club operated in the future. To keep the Club self-supporting and maintain its good record of being a Club to pull its own weight, a major decision was made that would change the whole complexity around the Club, namely the installation of a synthetic turf pitch. On 6 April the Management Committee of the Club appointed a sub-committee, comprising Dennis Meredith (Chairman), John Collett and John McGrath to investigate the feasibility of installing a synthetic turf hockey pitch at the Club ground. The Committee quickly established that such a proposal was feasible if the Club was able to gain both State Government and Local Government financial support. The time was mid-April and applications for grant monies through the Department of Recreation and Sport had to be lodged by 31st May – otherwise a wait of a further 12 months. The Committee was therefore faced with the task of achieving the following within a six week period:

Completion of plans and specifications Full costing of the project (including written quotes)

Obtain approval from the Port Adelaide Council Compile feasibility study Obtain approval and commitment from SAHA and SAWHA as to the use of the

facility. By the end of April the Club had received approval in principle from the Port Adelaide Council for the installation of a sand-filled synthetic turf pitch at an estimated cost of $290,000. The 30 May deadline to lodge an application with the Department of Recreation and Sport was met. The application was for a $145,000 grant. The Club was advised on 20 August that it had been successful in obtaining a grant for $100,000. On 24 September an application was lodged with the Port Adelaide Council for final approval to enable the work to commence at an estimated cost of $380,000. Council gave final approval for the proposal to proceed, including an $85,000 grant from the Council. The first Working Bee to remove the old fencing at the Club was held on 23 November, with a projected finish date for the whole project of 28 February 1987. Club President, Jeff Wait made specific mention of two people who successfully achieved this task. Dennis Meredith and John Collett spent unknown hours preparing plans and submissions to various groups. Peter Young’s assistance in drawing up the plans at very short notice was very much appreciated. The cost estimate for the turf as at December was $355,000. This was to be financed by a SA Government Grant of $100,000, a Port Adelaide Council grant of $100,000 and loan funds (financed by Council subject to guarantors from the Club) of $155,000. The loan was to be for a period of 15 years, with half yearly payments, the first payment to be made six months after the completion of the project. The anticipated interest rate at that time was $15.5%, and the anticipated annual loan repayments were $26,890. In addition, the Council required the Club to invest $7,500 per annum into a Sinking Fund for the replacement of the turf in 15 years. This season saw the Club field five senior and four junior men’s teams, one senior and two junior women’s teams, making a total of 12 teams representing the Club. Premierships were won by the men’s A1 Reserve team and the women’s Under 15 team. Port Adelaide won the Japan Trophy for the best overall Club in the Association. Dennis Meredith was awarded the inaugural FIH (International Hockey Federation) Guust Lauthowers Trophy for distinguished services to International hockey umpiring.

Harry Nederveen, President, Australian Hockey Association presents Dennis Meredith with the FIH Guust Lauthowers Trophy (services to International Umpiring)

Trevor Cibich again brought honour to himself and the Club with his remarkable sixth West End Medal win as the Best and Fairest Player in South Australia. Trevor’s contribution to the Club as a player, coach and administrator was rewarded when he was elected a Life Member. The club farewelled Peter and Margaret Germein and children who shifted to Darwin. Peter, a Life Member, past President, long serving past Treasurer and a long time player (never playing in a losing Grand Final) will be greatly missed on the Committee and around the Club. The first synthetic turf hockey pitch in South Australia was established by the Woodville Hockey Club adjacent to their clubrooms and was used extensively during the 1986 season for men’s matches at all levels, plus some women’s matches. The Club was again successful in winning the Japan Trophy this year. The Club’s major sponsor for this year was Quins Marine of Port Adelaide.

Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1986:

A1 Grade: Steve Harris Most West End Medal Votes: Trevor Cibich (Winner) A1 Reserve Grade: Bill Drewett B1 Grade: Warren Cosh B2 Grade: Simon Francis C1 Grade Greg Borg C3 Women: Wendy Turbill Under 17 Boys: Chris Collett Under 15 Boys: Russell Turbill Under 15 Girls: Charmaine Simms Under 13 Boys: Brett Osborne Under 13 Girls: Kelly-Gene Young Under 11 Boys: Ryan McGrath

Best Club Member: Kevin Harvey Best Team: A1 Reserve Grade and U15 Girls Grade

Team Results – 1986

Men Women A1 6th

A1 Reserve Premiers B1 4th

B2 3rd C1 2nd Under 17 6th Under 15 5th

Under 13 10th Under 11 7th

C3 5th

Under 15 Premiers Under 13 3rd

1986 PREMIERS – MEN’S A1 RESERVE GRADE

Back (L-): Trevor Cibich (Coach), Peter Simms, Brett Arriola, Chris Main, Bill Drewett, Andrew Flockhart, David McGrath, Kevin (Perc) Harvey (Manager

Front (L-R): Dennis Meredith, Chris Collett, Barry Haley, Rob McMahon, Steve Carpenter (Captain), Iain Flockhart

Australia/State Representatives:

Australia: Dennis Meredith (Umpire – Australia v Argentine Series) Seniors: Dennis Meredith and 'Don Prior (Umpires) Under 21: Chris Selby Under 17: Steve Button and Heath Selby Under 15: Chris Collett, Matthew Giblin and Andrew Meredith

1986-87 – INSTALLATION OF SYNTHETIC TURF PITCH

About a year after the turnstile was installed, it suddenly disappeared overnight – stolen! Who would want a turnstile? Apparently a prank at a buck’s night where a challenge was issued to remove the turnstile and deposit it in the Port River. Whispers went out about the culprits and it was suddenly recovered from the bottom of the Port River and returned to the Club. It was cleaned up and reinstalled.

1987 1987 was regarded as a further milestone in the Club’s already great history. Notable events that occurred during this year included:

Official Opening of the Club’s synthetic turf pitch and associated facilities.

Five Premierships (A1 Reserve, B1, C2, Under 17A and Under 13B) Australia v Spain Test Match (a truly magnificent spectacle of hockey) SA v Uhlenhorst, SA v AIS and Port Adelaide v Uhlenhorst Hosting of Australian Under 16 Schoolboys Championship Hosting of all A1 State League Finals (Men and Women) Agreement to amalgamate with the Inlanders Women’s Hockey Club, which

would enable the Club to be represented in A Grade in Women’s Hockey for the first time in its history.

OFFICIAL OPENING – FRIDAY, 24 APRIL 1987

MEN’S A1 TEAM OPENING NIGHT

Back (L-R): Trevor Cibich, Mark Robinson, Brian Jordan, John Petruzzelli, Kevin Harvey (Manager), Steve Harris, Steve Button, Paul Lewis, Iain Flockhart

Front (L-R): Peter Royle, Ravi Savarirayan, Mark McKenzie, Steve Christensen, Mike Johnson

The following Media Release was issued to advise of the Official Opening of the new ground:

‘The recently completed synthetic turf hockey pitch at the Port Adelaide Hockey Centre, John Hart Oval, Swan Terrace, Semaphore will be officially opened by the Minister of Recreation and Sport, the Hon. Kym Mayes, MP on Friday 24th April 1987 at 7.30 pm. A feature of the Opening Night will be the attendance by the Captain of the Australian World Cup team, David Bell, together with the World Cup Trophy recently won by the Australian Team. The completion of the new $½ million complex, a joint project of the Port Adelaide Hockey Club, the Corporation of the City of Port Adelaide and the Department of Recreation and Sport, sees the culmination of 12 months planning, negotiations and work by the Club. Planning for the establishment of the synthetic turf ground commenced in April 1986, and following a feasibility study, the Port Adelaide Council granted approval in principle for the project, enabling the Club to apply for funds from the Department of Recreation and Sport. When the Club was successful in obtaining a $100,000 grant from the Government towards the cost of the project, the Port Adelaide Council matched that with a grant also for $100,000. The balance of the cost of the project is being met by Club funds and loan monies advanced through Council borrowings to be repaid by the Club over 15 years. Club President, Dennis Meredith said: “The facility features a sand-filled Superior Grasse synthetic turf, laid on a Sami rubber compound underlay shock-pad. An enormous amount of research and testing was carried out by the Club, and we have incorporated the latest European techniques in the installation. The centre is undoubtedly the finest Club facility in Australia, and certainly on a par with the best Club facilities I have seen throughout Europe.” In addition to the synthetic turf, additional facilities at the Centre include new floodlighting of sufficient standard for International matches, additional spectator mounds, new women’s change rooms, handicapped person’s toilet facilities, new security fence enclosing the facility, a spectator fence enclosing the actual playing surface of the ground, a turnstile at the entrance to the Centre, and additional off-street car parking.

The Club has saved many thousands of dollars by using the experience and manpower of various professionals and tradesmen within its membership. It has been common place for the past three months for Working Bees to be in progress every weekend at the Club. The South Australian Hockey Association has programmed 21 matches a week at the Centre in the coming season. All State League matches (both men and women) will be played only on synthetic turf this season. Veteran’s matches are programmed for Monday evenings. Junior boys and girls on Friday evening and weekends, State League (men and women) Saturday and Sunday (and occasionally Friday evening). In addition to match use, the Club, which is fielding 10 men’s and 4 women’s teams in 1987 uses the pitch for training on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Other Clubs are also using the ground for training purposes, as are the State Teams for Championship preparation. The Port Adelaide Hockey Club have been the pacesetters in Hockey in South Australia over the past 20 years, and the acquisition of a high quality synthetic turf pitch heralds a new and exciting era in the Club’s history.’

OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE SYNTHETIC TURF PITCH

Kym Mayes, Minister for Sport & Recreation Background: Adrian Berce, Australian Team, David Bell, Australian

Team Captain

Dennis Meredith, Club President Background: David Bell, Australian Team Captain, Roy Marten, Mayor

of Port Adelaide, Trevor Stockley, MC

Roy Marten, Mayor of Port Adelaide Background: Adrian Berce, Australian Player, Allan Martin, SAHA Vice

President, David Bell, Australian Captain

David Olsson, President SA Hockey Association Background: Adrian Berce, Australian Player, Allan Martin, SAHA Vice

President, David Bell, Australian Captain, Roy Marten, Mayor of Port Adelaide, Dennis Meredith, Club President

Life Member, Jack McGrath and Bruce Pitt, Hon. Secretary SAHA

Men’s World Cup on Display

Australian Player Adrian Berce, Ron Giblin, Life Member Allan Drever

VIP Tent

Peter Hogg, Hon. Kym Mayes MP and Rick French

Chris Main, Don Germein and Trevor Stockley

AUSTRALIA V SPAIN – TUESDAY, 4TH AUGUST 1987

Mark Hagar Scores for Australia

This season saw the Club field six senior and four junior men’s teams, and one senior and three junior women’s teams, an increase of two teams from the previous year. The men’s A1 team finished Minor Premiers but lost the Grand Final 1-0, whilst the A1 Reserve, B1, C2, U17 and U13 men’s teams won premierships.

1987 PREMIERS – MEN’S A1 RESERVE GRADE

Back (L-R): Kevin (Perc) Harvey (Manager), John McGrath, Andrew Flockhart, Chris Main, Bill Drewett, David McGrath, Peter Simms, Trevor Cibich (Coach)

Front (L-R): Peter Royle, Jason Young, Mark Robinson, Trevor Stockley (Captain), Chris Collett Absent: Dennis Holmes

1987 PREMIERS – MEN’S B1 GRADE

Back (L-R) Trevor Butcher, Geoff Allen, Greg Russell Font (L-R): Warren Cosh, Barry Haley, Rob McMahon (Captain), Brian Heyer, Russell Wescombe

1987 PREMIERS – MEN’S C2 GRADE

Back (L-R): Kevin Harvey (Manager), Peter Hogg, Mark Moore, David Wishart Front (L-R): Brian Wait, Jeff Thompson, Chris Barrett, Gary Victory, David Robinson Absent: Paul Littledyke

1987 PREMIERS – BOY’S U17 GRADE

Back (L-R): John Collett (Manager), Lino DiNiro, Shaun Doudle, Connor Newble, Andrew Meredith, Andrew Robinson, Michael Farmer, Greg Gaffney, Dennis Meredith (Coach)

Front (L-R): Mark Harris, Jason Young, Guy Wightman, Scobie Cooper, Bradley Young, Chris Collett

1987 PREMIERS – BOY’S U13 GRADE

Back (L-R): Scott Playfair, Hayden MacGuiness, Wade Turbill, Chris Corcoran, Brenton Searle, David McGrath (Coach)

Front (L-R): Scott Souter, Benjamin Wait, Troy Clohessy, Mark Victory, Brenton Boyd Absent: Christian Storch

Paul Lewis was awarded a full-time scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sport Hockey Unit in Perth. The publication of The Magpie commenced again this year. Club Treasurer, Trevor Stockley reported on an extremely busy year. The Club turned over a record amount of money in all departments. The bar turnover was $76,500 generating a profit of $21,500, gate takings were $64,000, ground hire $11,800 and sponsorship $5,500. In all the Club turned over $½ million, with a surplus of $265,720.

These monies were used to repay loans, erect stands and verandahs, lay pavers, purchase a ground sweeper, safe, deep fryer, security fence, hot water service, carpet and cupboards. To cover the cost of the building of the new complex, the Club needed to borrow $200,000 from the Council. The Council would only permit this if the Club were able to provide personal guarantors from the membership of the Club. The Club is indebted to the 14 members who acted as guarantors. For the record these members were Trevor Cibich, John Collett, Peter Germein, David Harris, David McGrath, John McGrath (Jnr), Jack McGrath (Snr), Mark McKenzie, Chris Main, Dennis Meredith, Neil Pentecost, Trevor Stockley, Gary Victory and Jeff Wait. The Club now had full facilities for women players, first class training facilities, change rooms (with showers and toilets) and of course home ground facilities for all teams. The lack of all of these in the past has prevented the Club from successfully promoting women’s hockey at John Hart Oval. The traditional concept of hockey at Port Adelaide was about to change. No longer can players or spectators gain entry to the ground or Club without entry through a turnstile – no longer can players expect to play matches at the traditional 1.30 and 3.30 Saturday afternoon timeslots – no longer can juniors expect to play all matches on a Sunday afternoon – veterans hockey will now be played on Monday evenings – training times on the ground will be strictly policed, etc. These are some of the changes brought about by the introduction of a synthetic turf ground. After umpiring his 75th International match at the 9th Champions Trophy Tournament at Amsterdam, Dennis Meredith announced his retirement as an umpire at International level. A1 player, Ravi Savarirayan, seen serving behind the bar on Grand Final night – an attractive young lady placed her order – ‘Can I have a Black Russian please’. As quick as a flash Ravi’s response was ‘No, but would you settle for a Black Indian!’ The Club was again successfully in winning the Japan Trophy. A highlight of the Annual Dinner was the acknowledgement and toast to Jan Victory and Charmain Wait for their tremendous efforts in the canteen this year. There were three generations of the one family playing for the Club this season. Joy McGrath played in the women’s C3 grade, her sons John, Alan and David played in A1, C1 and A1 Reserve respectively and grandson Ryan in the Under 11 team.

Club Sponsors:

Quin’s Marine, Superior Grasse Pty Ltd, Bristol Paints, South Australian Brewing Co Ltd, Glanville Hotel and Wee Willies Tavern.

Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1987:

Men:

A1 Grade: Paul Lewis Most West End Medal Votes: Paul Lewis A1 Reserve Grade: Dennis Holmes and Trevor Stockley B1 Grade: Barry Haley B2 Grade: Dru Pamment C1 Grade: Paul Beswick C2 Grade: Paul Littledyke

Under 17: Chris Collett Under 15: Lino DiNiro Under 13: Wade Turbill Under 11 Mixed: Ryan McGrath

Women:

B3 Grade: Tracey Hughes Under 17: Charmaine Simms Under 15: Shoana McManus Under 13: Kelly-Gene Young Best Club Member: No record available Best Team: C2 Grade and Under 17 (Boys) Grade

Team Results – 1987 Men Women A1 2nd

A1 Reserve Premiers B1 Premiers B2 3rd C1 5th

C2 Premiers Under 17 Premiers Under 15 6th Under 13 Premiers Under 11 5th

B3 5th

Under 17 5th Under 15 8th

Under 13 7th

Australian/State Representatives:

Australia: Dennis Meredith (Umpire – Champions Trophy, Amsterdam, Australia v Spain with Don Prior at Port Adelaide)

Seniors: Steve Christensen, Paul Lewis, Dennis Meredith and Don Prior (Umpires)

Under 21: Paul Lewis (Captain), Steve Button, Andrew Michael, Mark Robinson and Ravi Savarirayan

Under 17: Chris Collett Under 15: Andrew Meredith (Captain), Andrew Robinson (Vice-Captain) and

Bradley Young

1988 The previous season was a hard act to follow, but for a number of reasons the achievements in 1988 showed that the Club was continuing its success in many ways. The Club was issued a new challenge at the beginning of the season, namely to successfully achieve an amalgamation of the Port Adelaide and Inlanders Hockey Clubs, two Clubs with fine histories and traditions. As has been done in the past, any new challenge was taken on and attacked with vigor and enthusiasm, resulting in a successful amalgamation. The work of Rosemary Stern, Gerry Kennett, Rosie Jones and Beth Wilkinson from Inlanders and Wendy Turbill from Port Adelaide in coordinating and representing the interests of the women in the Club in relation to the amalgamation was significant.

The Inlanders Hockey Club was formed in March 1966 by a group of people who were all former residents of Alice Springs. The Club’s first President was Geraldine Kennett, who continued in that capacity for the entire life of the Club until its amalgamation with Port Adelaide at the end of 1987. Its senior team was promoted to A1 Grade in 1985 and retained that status with the amalgamation. The January edition of The Magpie reported the death of Dennis Stockley, father of players Paul, Trevor and Rick. Dennis was a popular and enthusiastic supporter of the Club and was a winner of the coveted A.A. Weir Best Club Member Trophy in 1985. While the Club was disappointed that it did not achieve the ultimate goal of an A1 Premiership, the overall results of all teams was not matched by any other Club in South Australia – 20 teams, 15 finalists, 9 grand finalists and 6 premierships including 3 undefeated teams. Steve Harris was appointed the Club’s first Senior Women’s Coach, with the A1 Women’s team finishing a credible 5th in its first season for the Club. The SA Hockey Board of Management realised its ultimate aim with the opening of the magnificent $4.5 million Hockey complex at Gepps Cross, known as The Pines Stadium. However, following the opening of The Pines Stadium, the use of the Club ground, particularly for A1 matches lessened considerably.

The Club hosted teams from throughout Australia in October for the 1988 Australian Men’s Veterans Hockey Championship. The Club ground was used in conjunction with The Pines to accommodate matches for 32 Veterans’ teams. This created a superb performance by a number of Club Members who helped with the running of this tournament. The canteen staff was kept busy for 9 continuous days – serving breakfast from 8 am and cooking lunch up to 5 pm. Both local and interstate visitors were generous in their praise for the service which was offered and the range of meals that were available including grills, roasts, fish, curries, etc. The Club had takings from the bar and canteen of nearly $14,000 for the duration of the tournament. Port Adelaide won the Japan Trophy for the third year in succession. There is no record of this trophy being presented again after this year. John Collett was elected a Life Member. The Inlanders Hockey Club had elected three Life Members during its existence – Geraldine Kennett, Rosie Jones and Joan Tutton. With the amalgamation they were accorded similar recognition with Port Adelaide. Don Germein was honoured as a recipient of the Australian Hockey Association Award of Merit. Congratulations were extended from all at Port Adelaide to Don Prior on his superb performance as an umpire at the Seoul Olympic Games, which included umpiring the final between Great Britain and West Germany. Don commenced his hockey as a junior, playing in an Under 16 premiership in 1971 and then progressed to the A1 team where he played with distinction in a number of premiership teams. During this time he excelled as a fullback in the South Australian senior team.

Club Sponsors:

Quins of Port Adelaide (Major Sponsor), Superior Grasse Pty Ltd, Glanville Hotel, Kookaburra, Ansett Australia, Esanda Finance, Wee Willies Tavern, and Coca Cola. Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1988:

Men:

A1 Grade: Steve Harris Most West End Medal Votes: Steve Christensen A1 Reserve: Bill Drewett B1 Grade: Geoff Allen B2 Grade: Andrew Magnusson C1 Grade: Rick Holliday C2 Grade: Jeff Wait Under 17A Grade: Andrew Meredith Under 17B Grade: Russell Turbill Under 15 Grade: Simon Hurst Under 13 Grade: Mark Victory Under 11 Grade: Shaun Cox

Women:

A1 Grade: Jenny Kuhl Most West End Medal Votes: Debra Harvey A2 Grade: Margaret McDonald A4 Grade: Julie Small B1 Grade: Robyn Le Cornu B2 Grade: Joan Tutton C1 Grade: Kathy Briggs Under 17 Grade: Katherine Littler Under 15 Grade: Amanda Pearman Under 13 Grade: Tobi Cibich Best Club Member: Elise Dansie Best Team Performance: A1 Reserve (Men)

Team Results – 1988 Men Women A1 4th

A1 Reserve Premiers B1 Premiers B2 5th C1 Premiers C2 4th Under 17A 3rd

Under 17B 7th Under 15A 6th

Under 13A Premiers Under 11 Premiers

A1 5th

A2 6th A4 4th

B1 3rd B2 2nd

C1 7th Under 17 5th

Under 15B Premiers Under 13 2nd

1988 PREMIERS – MEN’S A1 RESERVE GRADE

Trevor Stockley (Captain), Steve Carpenter, Chris Collett, Bill Drewett, Dennis Holmes, John McGrath, Andrew Meredith, Andrew Robinson, Mark Robinson, Peter Royle, Peter Simms, Rick Stockley, Bradley Young, Jason Young

Australian/State Representatives:

Men:

Australia: Dennis Meredith (Umpire – Australia v New Zealand, Adelaide) Seniors: Steve Christensen, Paul Lewis, John Petruzzelli, Jeff Stibbard, Trevor

Cibich (Coach), Dennis Meredith and Don Prior (Umpires) Under 21: Steve Button, Andrew Michael, and Mark Robinson Under 17: Chris Collett, Andrew Meredith, and Andrew Robinson Under 15: Craig Doudle, John Godward, Simon Hurst, Kris Schiller, Bradley

Young, Steve Christensen (Coach), Robyn Christensen (Manager) Veterans: Dennis Meredith and Terry Victory Women:

Under 21: Jenny Kuhl Under 18: Charmaine Simms

1989 In 1989 the Club saw some of the impact that The Pines Stadium was having upon the use of the Club ground and facilities. At least half of the men and women’s A1 matches were played at The Pines Stadium. The remainder was played at Adelaide University (25), Port Adelaide (24) and Woodville (23). This meant a reduction in the use of the Club bar after matches by senior players. Members were saddened with the report of the death of Ferg Scharnberg. Ferg was a great supporter and Club President for eight consecutive years from 1963-1970. Teams were maintained (10 men and 10 women) and premierships were won in A1 Reserve, B1, C1 and Under 17 in the men’s competition and A4 in the women’s competition. Charmaine Simms and Andrew Meredith were selected in their respective Australian Junior Talent Squads. Port Adelaide won the Under 17 Division of the State Junior Championships. The winning team comprised:

Craig Doudle, Tony Doudle, Matthew Giblin, John Godward, Jeff Healy, David Holland, Simon Hurst, Con Macris, Andrew Meredith, Jason Miller, Ken Murphy, Matthew Rankine, Andrew Robinson, Kris Schiller, Bradley Young, Gavin Zauch, Dennis Meredith (Coach). [Some names of note in later years!]

The Club entered both a men and women’s team in the Australian Masters Games during October. The men won the Gold Medal in the Men’s 35+ Division.

1989 GOLD MEDAL – AUSTRALIAN MASTERS GAMES OVER 40 DIVISION

Back (L-R) Terry Victory, Colin Doudle, Ron Giblin, Jeff Stevens, Bill Drewett, Bruce Baulderstone, John McGrath, Gary Victory

Front (L-R) Lloyd Mathews, Mike Johnson, Cyril Dakiniewicz, Peter King, Brian Heyer, Dennis Meredith (Captain), Jeff Wait

The Annual Dinner was held at The Pines Stadium. The Canteen Convenors were Jan Victory and Marlene Holliday who were commended for their efforts in the Annual Report.

Club Sponsors:

Quins of Port Adelaide (Major Sponsor), South Australian Brewing Co Ltd, Coca Cola, Glanville Hotel, Kookaburra Australia, Esanda Finance, Ansett Australia, Portside Mitsubishi, Wee Willies Tavern, Superior Grasse Pty Ltd and Pizza Haven. Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1989:

Men:

A1 Grade: Steve Harris A1 Reserve: Heath Selby B1 Grade: Andrew Flockhart B2 Grade: Wayne Thompson C1 Grade: Rick French C2 Grade: Russell Wescombe

Women

A1Grade: Jenny Kuhl A2 Grade: Gail Jackson A3 Grade: Shannon Heffernan A4 Grade: Jenny Crawford B1 Grade: Ruth Wise B2 Grade: Rochelle Case C1 Grade: Kathy Benn Best Club Member: Rick Holliday and Gary Victory Best Team Performance: Under 17A Boys

Team Results – 1989 Men Women A1: 3rd

A1 Reserve: Premiers B1 Premiers B2 2nd C1 Premiers C2 2nd Under 17A Premiers Under 17B 4th Under 15A 2nd

U13A 2nd

A1 7th

A2 10th A3 9th

A4 Premiers B1 6th

B2 6th C1 8th

Under 17 5th Under 15 5th

Under 13 2nd

1989 PREMIERS – WOMEN’S A4 GRADE

Josie Agars, Jenny Crawford, Eileen English, Karen Hood, Robyn Le Cornu, Shoana McManus, Marie Osborne, Carla Stacey, Margaret Stegmeyer, Jenny Sweetman, Marcia Welsh, Lynette Withers, Margaret McDonald (Coach)

State Representatives:

Men:

Seniors: Steve Christensen, Paul Lewis, John Petruzzelli and Trevor Cibich (Coach)

Under 21: Steve Button, Matthew Giblin, Andrew Meredith, Mark Robinson and Bruce Baulderstone (Coach)

Under 17: Andrew Robinson, Kris Schiller and Bradley Young Under 15: Rick French Under 13: Adam Jeffery, Ryan McGrath and John McGrath (Manager)

Women:

Under 21: Charmaine Simms and Jenny Kuhl Under 18: Charmaine Simms (Captain)